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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

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County COFC Boost Cool Theme At Chamber Meeting

The Empire Mundas Shimpin Chamber of Commerce gathered with delegates from multiple chambers including Charleston and Myrtle Point to discuss county welfare. Wallace Dement outlined the Cattlemen convention set for May 27 and 28 at Myrtle Point with a special train and caravan planned.

Cini Emily Cour Jdock Routledge CCC Serge Melville Empire Ralph Moors Bandon Deeroto Charleston Myrtle Point Wallace Dement Cros Head Cement San Francisco Coos County Coor County Oregon State Highway Commission J Bo Bennett BR Peterson Marshfield JF Norton Coqulle F Reeng North Bend County Home Trade Council Kelly Pranklin Mayer Cen County Fair County George Ho Jenkins Myrtlewood Marine Simpson William Hoagge Walter Chience Clarence Co

IOOF Initiates Three at Coquille Lodge Myrtle Point

The IOOF and the degree team conferred the first degree on three Myrtle Point candidates Wednesday night after they completed the initiatory degree at a Friday meeting. A patriotic dinner and entertainment followed the degree ceremony.

Coquille Lodge IOOF Myrtle Point Canile

Funeral director Adama earns state certificate in Portland

Adama passed the January State Board examination for Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Portland. The results were sent to the national conference for approval and a state certificate was issued after finishing a course at the San Francisco College for Funeral Directors and Embalmers.

Adama State Board of Funeral Directors Eambalme 2 Portland National Conferere Adame San Francisco College

Revised Edition Approved for School Use Nationwide

The updated revision of the ed as approved by the Secretary of Education is designed for text in higher grade use and has been mailed to many high schools in Oregon. Additional copies were sent to leaders in safety work as part of the statewide distribution.

Elacath Uperintendent of Public Instruction Egon Oregon

Coos County FSA Cooperators Begin Yearly Checkup

FSA cooperators in Coos and Curry counties start the new year by updating farm and home inventories and financial records. County FSA offices offer help with bookkeeping, budgeting, and end of year analysis to determine best returns and plan next year’s farming and living expenses.

Curry County Dale R Winn County Aperivea Coquille FSA Knotty Probema

Residence Change Report Near Spruce Street

Residents move to Spruce Street while Brete Mast hospital recuperates after a recent accident. One inquest notes two injuries sustained in the event. Police report confirms no further details available at this time.

Mra Brewster S !Ers Spruce Street Brete Mast Hospital

Local Happenings Around Town Highlights Several Visits

A collection of social notes from Aurora to Medford chronicles visits by M and Mrs H H Fearnley of Aurora, Mr and Mrs A LaFlamme, Mrs Mike Boling and Patricia of Port Orford, Lee Culbertson of Empire, Henry Rasslow, K H Hansen, Phyllis Dement, Norman Williams of Portland, H K Root of Modesto, Bessie Ocheltree, Sam Dement of OSC, and other residents. The items mention weekend durations, visits to relatives, and attendance at a basketball game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State.

H H. Fearnley Aurora Ellis Dement Port Orford Mike Boling Patricia Pat Avid Levison Empire Lee Culbertson Port Orvieré Henry Rasslow K H. Hansen Seaview Farm Mias Phyllis Dement Roseburg Jane Dement Pertland Norman Williams Portland Sarah Williams Modesto H. K Root Calif W A Lett Medford Bessie Ocheltree Sam Ocheltree Unday A E Snyder Lawrence Clinton Parenta Sam Dement Tam Marcfield Charles Hoffman George Spencer Oak VisHer A A. Baker Charlen Hoffman University of Oregon Oregon State Plorence Miller Hary Dement Fo Roberts Eli Dement E . Sempert Ralph Kring Flentac Perkins Row John Bellon E Lundy Eugene Laird Genevieve Kaufman Rateigh Greene John Arm Keowers Henry Riselew Mary Schting Albert Pancenast Fo Muphy Fred Scofield Bridge Carl Andeson Lee Krong Mr Greene Mre Poundy

James D Clinton Builds New Home on Eighth

James D Clinton is constructing a new residence on Eighth Street between Cedar and Harris. He expects the dwelling to be ready for occupancy in the near future.

James D Clinton Cedar Harris Streets

Birthday dinners and parties mark Yachats society events

J P Stinson of Myrtle Point was honored at a birthday dinner in Yachats with friends and family in attendance. A Tuesday bridge party and several birthday celebrations followed at local homes with guests listed, plus a Saturday stork shower for two matrons.

Yachats J P Stinson Myrtle Palint Digner A F Backman Prank . Reenkie Cue Obese Betty Jean Dee John R. Stinson Wallace Porothea June Juanita Stan'ey Phillips F Thoroughgood James Swanton Marshfield Floyd Griffy M J Morrison Robert Trigg Lee Kelison Wilfred Laird Richard Arnold Robert MacKerrow Cheater Peden Shirley Laird Nadine Osborne Myrtle Point Edward la Branch Mra Swanton, Jr Arty Morry

Powers Enters Ashland High School Tourney

Powers High School basketball team and Coach Walter Commons travel to Ashland for the 12th annual class B district 1 tournament with 37 teams competing. The Powers lineup includes Lowe Davis Clarence Hull Wilbur Lewis Clarence Newson Benham Sell Dan Slonecker Harry Stallard Francis Stevens and Everett Warne. Their first game is against Crook County Union High School after defeating North Bend 18 to 13 to win the junior championship at Cons County.

Powers Walter Commons Ashland Lowe Davis Clarence Hull Wilbur Lewis Clarence Newson Benham Sell Dan Slonecker Harry Stallard Franceis Stevens Everett Warne

Court News From Vernon County Juvenile and Probate Docket

Court actions report drunken driving and license violations in Vernon County. Individuals include Alfred Sitney Kong 21 of Myrtle Point and Tenn Alten 22 of Myrtle Point with fines and sentences. Probate items name JM Sheridan as administrator of Delia M Hogan’s estate, with appraisers listed and valued at 1623. Also matters re road to be laid out near Myrtle Point with county viewers to meet March 18.

Vernon Nonna Bert Sitney Kong Myroe Point Cence King Tenn Anditsa Mirtle Point Res JM Sheridan Delia M Hogan Ely Nevo James P Hogan State Hospital Salem J P Dillon Dennis McCarthy Geo Schwartz Weoan John Ro Pratt John Pruett Barbara Roe Pruett Mary Louie Pruett wNoors Gateway Road Helen B Mitchell Yuet Mytle Rock c Ranoft James T Evernden Saunty Court Jounty Board of Viewers

Townsend club to attend country mare meeting in Coquille

Townsend club members from Myrtle Point will travel to Coquille for a country mare meeting Sunday. The session starts at 1 o clock with Charles Watterman of Portland acting as Dr Townsend's state representative and Thomas Drake of the Coquille club presiding.

Myrtle Point Townsend Club Coquille Charles Watterman Portland Townsend Thomas Drake Coquille Club

High Grades Earner at Willamette University

Roderic Barklow of Salem earns top semester ratings at Willamette University in the Kappa Gamma Rho fraternity. He also led teletype operation tests for a weather station and worked as a weather observer at Salem airport during his first semester while remaining a junior student.

Roderic Barklow Myrtle Paint Kappa Gamma Rho Willamette University Salem

Horses Run Away Injuring Man at Ranch Loading Lumber

Ernest Rendschneider of Bridge was loading lumber on a wagon at the Charles Mack ranch when the horses bolted. The wagon struck him, injuring a crushed collar bone and three broken ribs before the team reared and halted. He was taken to Most hospital for treatment.

Ernest Rendschneider Bridge Charles Mack Carence Ray Becket Immede

City Council Plans WPA Project Review Next Meeting

Myrtle Port city council will discuss the WPA assisted project at the next regular semi monthly meeting Monday night. A report from the field engineer is expected and further action will be considered, subject to the Portland office approval.

Myrtle Port Portland Federal Agency

Bobcats Lose Ending Season At Home To Roseburg

Martie Point High School boys fall 30 15 to Roseburg on their home floor ending a tough season. The Bobcats scored six baskets early but managed only two points after halftime as Hermann hit a third quarter field goal to keep the Indians ahead 17 0 at the final.

Martie Point High School Roseburg Bobca’s Quarte Bobcats Hermann Indians

Woman's Club Meeting Highlights School Program

A well attended Woman's club meeting at city hall featured a program planned by Mrs Paul Breuer. The event included a speech by Floyd Sumvacci on education goals, a style show by Miss Margaret Stever with sewing demonstrations, readings by Bernice Burress, and remarks by L P Linn about local schooling.

Paul Breuer Gammar Ross Floyd Sumvacci Stu"ara Mra Hugh Coquill Peake Margaret Stever Bernice Burress L P Linn Myrtle Point High School

Probate appoints administrator for Nelson estate in Marshfield

Probate case Jenne Rooke appointed administrator of Nels Nelson estate who died March 11 1936. Appraisers include Roland C Beattie Robert G Rooke and Andrew J Newhouse. Estate valued at 1500 dollars for realty. Heirs listed as Margery Jane Nelson widow and El G Bowman daughter, both residents of Marshfield.

Jenne Rooke Nels Nelson Roland C Beattie Robert G Rooke Andrew J Newhouse Margery Jane Nelson el G Bowman Marshfield

Nurses Meet to Reorganize District 16 in Coquille

The Coos County Ni association met in Coquille with Miss Lotus Eaton. Linnie Laird executive secretary of the state association attended. Florence Adams elected president with Ann Baillie as vice president and Virginia Pearson as secretary treasurer. The group reorganizes district 16 to include Coquille Myrtle Point and Bandon.

Coos County Coquille Lotus Eaton Linnie Laird Portland State Association Florence Adams Ann Baillie Virginia Pearson District 16 Myrtle Paint and Bandon

Empire hosts teachers meeting with Beardsley talk

Florence Bearslew, principal, will speak at Empire on March 4. Sessions begin 9 30 a m with rural industrial teachers and intermediate teachers to follow. Beardsley covers study of current courses. Moomaw demonstrates. 4 H demo by Rose Kelly. curriculum talks conclude with program committee led by Lillian Hines.

Florence Bearslew Cachers Monmouth Empire A. N Beardsley The Empire Twhno Rose Kelly Wills Beardsley Lillian Hines June Balch Vera Moomaw

Lions Approve City Beautification Campaign Leaders Named

Waldemar Gurney Eldon Brodie and Harold Stemmler were named to a Lions club committee Wednesday night to work with the Myrtle Point Women’s club on a city beautification drive from April 10 to June 3 Awards will be given to residents with the most attractive home and grounds improvements Local guests Forrdat L Moon Th Chappell of Marshfield and J E Lewellen of Myrtle Point attended the meeting.

Waldemar Gurney Eldon Brodie Harold Stemmler Lions Club Myrtle Point Womans Club Forrdat L. Moon Ilub Ane Cisanp Fixup Tap TH. Chappell

Coquille Tops Myrtle Nuts in Bowling Match

Coquille men won two of three games in a bowling match against the Myrtle Nuts. Sunday's results at Myrtle Point alleys show Coquille players Mack Embree Warren Beeson and Richardson posting high scores, while Myrtle Nuts players Elcaro Parks Dallen Louise Brown Glenna Baker Danford Mat and a misc handicap totaled 2461.

Coquille Myrtle Nuts Myrtle Point Elcaro Parks Dallen Louise Brown Glenna Baker Danford Mat Mack Embree Warren Beeson Richardson

Ruth Marie Culbertson Returns Home After Illness

Gravelford Ruth Marie Culbertson, daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Culbertson, has returned home after a serious illness. She stayed with her grandmother Ms Mary Culbertson of Myrtle Point for the last three weeks and is hoped to be in bed only a week longer. W J DeBoer drove to Corvallis last Wednesday for a creamery men s meeting and returned Friday evening.

Ruth Marie Culbertson E L Culbertson Mary Culbertson Myrtle Point W J DeBoer Corvallis Creamery

Lost mine search continues on ridge in PAN GOLD tale

In fair weather and with dwindling supplies, Jay Roe and Beda discuss abandoning their dig site as they sit by a fire. They plan to push farther along the ridge at dawn hoping a favorable spot holds the lost M. P. Mining mine. The scene ends with the note: Continued next issue.

Jay Beda Gedd Roe Les Jake

Weekend and Sunday Guests Across McCall and Coos Bay Areas

Idaho visitors Mr and Mrs Gus Herchberger of McCall are visiting his sister Mrs William Johnson and family. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs C H Bunch of Coquille and Mr and Mrs LL Bunch. Various callers and dinner guests are listed at the Bennett and Johnson homes, with trips to Portland Vancouver and Marshfield noted for illness and family visits.

Idaho Gus Herchberger McCall Idaho William Johnson C BH Bunch Coquilte LL Bunch A R Bennett Mary Belle Bennett Bennett Ed Wanamaugher West Myrtle Lyle Carver Ellis Shull Ed Allen Arage Isaac (Ike) Miller West Myrtle Point Charlies Bowers Lyle Paull Arago Aurora W. H. Fearnley A. C. Chase Vicus Grandmeather Myrtle Wilson Johnson Mill Mother Herchberger Portland Vancouver Bérs Johnson Marshfield Cal Thomas Nelson Robert Bather Herchberger Geest D. A. Hodges North Bend Sania Johnson William Tian Jeaneye Camden Henge Tani Ceqnuille Calteto Comal Dey Igory Bracelin Oquille Abd Bre

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